Winchester Public School Board public meetings in 2020
5 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Winchester Public School Board held its regular business meeting on December 14, 2020, at John Kerr Elementary School. The board approved a $468,638.73 furniture purchase for the Shihadeh Innovation Center, extended FFCRA employee benefits through the 2020-2021 school year, and approved the 2020-2021 Capital Improvement Plan. The board also discussed future policy revisions, the FY22-23 division calendar, and the Empower 2025 strategic plan update.
- Approved VS America furniture bids for Shihadeh Innovation Center at $468,638.73 via Omnia Partners contract #R191818
- Approved continuation of FFCRA employee benefits from January 1, 2021 through end of 2020-2021 school year
- Approved 2020-2021 Capital Improvement Plan
- Discussed minor and major policy revisions including conflict of interests, teacher removal of students, and weapons in school
- Discussed FY22 and FY23 division calendar options
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Winchester Public School Board held its regular business meeting on November 23, 2020, at John Kerr Elementary School. The board approved the consent agenda, a new Equity Policy (AG), and the 2021-2022 High School Program of Studies. It also received reports on the JHHS School Improvement Plan, Return to Play, a METRICS grant review, and a construction update, and discussed future items including the Capital Improvement Plan and a Winchester Education Foundation appointment. The board then entered closed session to discuss personnel matters and facility naming, and afterward approved personnel recommendations and reaffirmed facility naming approvals.
- Approved Policy AG - Equity, as presented
- Approved 2021-2022 High School Program of Studies
- Approved consent agenda including bills, facility usage, and minor/major policy revisions
- Discussed Capital Improvement Plan 2021-2025 first draft
- Approved personnel recommendations and facility naming after closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Winchester Public School Board held a work session on August 10, 2020, at John Kerr Elementary School. The board approved consent agenda items, a Title IX policy, additional architectural fees for the Historic Douglas School redesign, and a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Winchester for the renovations. Staff also presented updates on the Shihadeh Innovation Center construction and the Return to Learn plan for the upcoming school year.
- Approved $144,000 in additional architectural fees for Historic Douglas School redesign
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement between City of Winchester and WPS for Douglas School renovations
- Approved Policy JFHA/GBA - Prohibition Against Harassment & Retaliation (Title IX)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and bills
- Heard reports on Shihadeh Innovation Center construction and Return to Learn plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Winchester Public School Board is meeting to decide on the 2020-2021 school year's return-to-learn plans, including a 100% distance learning option and a 50/40 hybrid model, and to set the school start date. The board will also hear public comments, consider consent agenda items, and receive reports on internet access, CARES Act funding, and Title IX. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.
- Approved Return to Learn 100% Distance Learning and hybrid models (5-1, Pearce-Gonzales opposed)
- Approved revised 2020-2021 school calendar with start date of September 8 (5-1, Holman opposed)
- Considered temporary walking zones for the upcoming school year
- Received updates on Internet for All initiative and CARES Act funding
- Approved personnel recommendations in closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2012 – 2026)
The Winchester Public School Board met for a budget work session on February 18, 2020, at the Central Administrative Office. The board discussed the FY21 budget, presented by Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum and Director of Finance Rick Miller, and then voted unanimously to enter closed session for personnel matters. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public action.
- Budget discussion for FY21, presented by Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum and Director of Finance Rick Miller
- Motion to enter closed session for personnel matters (performance of professional staff) — carried unanimously
- Closed session certification motion — carried unanimously
- Meeting adjourned by motion — carried unanimously